How To Buy A House In California

Download or read book How to Buy a House in California written by Ralph E. Warner and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2000 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestseller provides effective strategies for buying a house in California's unique real estate market. Home buyers learn how to: -- choose a neighborhood and find a house -- raise money for a down payment -- unearth the best mortgage -- take advantage of creative financing techniques, such as private mortgages and probate sales -- choose and work with a real estate agent -- inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards -- make an offer and successfully negotiate a contract -- go through escrow and take titleHow to Buy a House in California provides detailed advice on how to use the Internet to compare mortgages and apply for a loan, find and screen houses, gather community information and much more Includes all necessary real estate forms and worksheets, including offer forms and disclosure statements.